Exercise 3: Standing hip exercise

This exercise can help your loved one stay standing upright and walking

Hold on to a solid support for balance.

Stand on one leg, then lift the other leg outwards to the side – away from the support.

Return leg to your starting position.

Repeat 10 times, then turn around and repeat with the opposite leg.

Exercise 4: Slump stretch

This exercise helps improve the flexibility of your back, hamstring and sciatic nerve.Sit upright in a solid, supportive chair.

Gently stretch forward.

Bring your chin towards your chest.

Stretch your hands down towards your toes.

Lift your toes up to meet hands, keeping your heels on the floor.

Hold this position for 10 seconds, then gently return to the starting position.

Repeat twice.

Exercise 5: Rotation stretch

This exercise helps maintains flexibility in the upper back and neck.

Sit upright in a solid, supportive chair.

Cross your arms lightly in front of your body.

Gently rotate your body from the waist, and keeping your back straight, turn your upper back and neck slowly from side to side.

Twist only as far as is comfortable, pause, then repeat in the opposite direction.

Repeat this exercise 10 times in each direction.

Doing some exercise every day is one of the simplest ways for your loved one to reduce their risk of falling. Other steps they can take, or that you can take on their behalf, include making sure their home environment is safe both inside and out, that they wear sensible shoes, have their vision checked and look after their general health, including making sure that they take any medications correctly as prescribed by their doctor.